General Health

Monsoon is the most favorable time for the growth of micro organisms which spread fungal and bacterial infections. Parents should be more careful about child care during this season. Gastrointestinal problems like cholera, jaundice and typhoid are very common and so are cold and cough during the monsoon. Children as compared to adults have weaker immunity, due to which they are more prone to be affected by the monsoon diseases. Here are some Dos and Don’ts that can follow to protect your child from health problems during the monsoon.

Mother care is forever, Nursery care only for a few days post delivery.

A mother needs to bond, love, feed and watch the baby grow-up. Her breast milk shall ever remain the chief source of nutrition and inspiration for the baby.

A large number of babies are delivered in hospitals and nursing homes of which around 70% deliveries are cesarean and not normal. In most of theses institutions, babies are kept separately in baby nurseries to avoid infection. They are brought to the mother only for feeding. This usually lasts for 5-6 days till the mother and the baby go home.

Diarrhea usually happens to young children, but can sometimes occur in adults as well. Diarrhea is a disease that can last from 3 to 15 days, but almost always stops on its own. In most cases, it is not fatal, but causes water to be drained from the body, which, if left replenished, can lead to fatal dehydration.

Mint is believed to have been discovered in Europe. In ancient Rome, Egypt, China, and Japan mint was used for medicinal purposes. Now it is grown in India, Indonesia, and South Africa. Mint is readily available, particularly during the summer. Mint is known for its distinct aroma, along with its cooling and refreshing properties. Most types of toothpaste contain mint, while many soaps and prickly heat powders are mint based. Mint is used as flavoring agent in many drinks and curry preparations.
Apart from these general uses of mint, it has other medicinal properties that can be used in home remedies. Some of these include:

A recent survey conducted by the health and welfare organization in India showed that around 23% of the population in this country suffers from heart problems, 5% of which are in the age group of 40 to 55 years. It has also been found that many people are unaware of the symptoms of heart problems, which can lead to a delay in treatment.

Dengue, malaria, and chikungunya are very common during the rainy season. All these diseases are spread by different species of mosquitoes, which accumulate in stagnant water around neighborhoods and houses during the rainy season as these provide the most suitable breeding ground for such insects. Dengue is the most fatal viral disease faced during this season, as it weakens the immune system. Dengue commonly caused a high fever, intense muscle and joint pains, and headaches.

The rainy season is enjoyed by many as it brings freshness after a scorching summer, but the rainy season also brings many viral and bacterial diseases, the problem of washing and drying clothes, as well as waterlogged lanes and roads that prevent us from going out to work or sending our children to school.

Here are some useful tips that can save you from some of theses problems:

Shiny spic and span toilets may look hygienic, but in reality there are always germs present in our bathrooms. If you were to look through a microscope, then the millions of bacteria roaming around would become apparent. Bathrooms are used by every member of the family and are thus a great place to contract an infection.

Adults who are extrovert and emotionally stable lead a happier life than those who are introverted and emotionally disturbed. According to a recent study conducted on people from the ages of 16 to 26 until they reached the ages of 60 to 64, researchers found that the personality traits acquired during the maturity age had a long lasting impact on a person’s health and perception towards life. Katherine Gael, the Southampton University Medical Research Council’s director, conducted this research alongside the Edinburg University and the College London team.

Adequate sleep is essential for a healthy body. If you sleep adequately, you will feel fresh and energized throughout the day. Our bodies are just like any other machine, if used constantly without rest, more wear and tear will occur and the life of the machine will be diminished. Sleeping is a natural process that our bodies need to survive, much like food and water. Technically speaking, everyone should rest once every four hours.